How do I set up macbook to record guitar in garageband?

I can't seem to find the correct way to do it.  Some say you need an external processor.  Others say plug into headphone jack, switch something in settings. Nothing I've done works.

Garageband > Preferences > Audio Midi choose input and output. Without knowing what Macbook you have can't be much help on how to plug in but a audio interface does solve a lot of problems.

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